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Colbert Report Segment Leads to Actual Children's-Book Deal

Grand Central Publishing announced Tuesday it will publish the book — an illustrated account of a pole’s journey to self-discovery – on May 8.

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Frankfurt Stock Exchange Celebrates Carnival in Costume

In honor of Carnival celebrations in Germany, even those on the clock at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange join in on the festive spirit—and dress accordingly.

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The Anatomy of an Avalanche

What triggers these disasters, which have killed five Americans this week alone? It isn’t loud noises, like movies want you to believe.

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Picky Eaters Need Not Apply: NASA Seeks Taste Testers for Mars Simulation

If you can you stomach four months of experimental Mars-appropriate cooking, NASA has an experience that seems ready-made for a reality TV show.

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WTF? Novelty Stickers Stir Debate in Colorado Town

Apparently some residents of Fruita, Colo. don’t want their marketing campaigns with an expletive on the side.

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Get Ready for the Million-Mustache March

Sure, it's likely an April Fools' joke, but why not support the mustachioed masses for a good cause?

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Mystery Meat: World’s First Test-Tube Hamburger to Be Served in 2012

With the help of bovine stem cells, Dutch scientists plan to serve the world's first laboratory-grown hamburger by the end of the year.

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Reading While Eating for February 21: The Art of Food

Tuesday's links feature artwork made from caramel and coffee. (And no, it's not a macchiato.)

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Does Occupy Wall Street Have a Future in Politics?

As Occupy Wall Street regroups for upcoming spring demonstrations, the movement has re-entered the headlines, but not for the marches and arrests seen last fall.

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New York Restaurants Inevitably Cash In on Linsanity

It was only a matter of time, wasn't it? Jeremy "Lin-spired" dishes and drinks have made their way onto menus across New York City.